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Slide 1 of 13, Ancient Pompeii ruins with large sculpture and Mount Vesuvius in background, Naples, Italy.
Ancient Pompeii ruins with large sculpture and Mount Vesuvius in background, Naples, Italy.
Explore at your pace
Audio guide
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  • Explore Pompeii’s preserved streets, bathhouses, theaters, and villas at your own pace with flexible self-guided access.

  • Skip long ticket purchase queues with pre-booked entry and spend more time discovering the ancient Roman city.

  • See highlights like the Forum, amphitheater, ancient baths, and Garden of the Fugitives inside the main archaeological park.

  • Upgrade to Pompeii Plus to access suburban villas, the Antiquarium, and shuttle transfers between the extended sites.

  • Choose a multilingual audio guide or an archaeologist-led small-group tour for richer historical context and storytelling.

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  • Explore Pompeii’s preserved streets, bathhouses, theaters, and villas at your own pace with flexible self-guided access.

  • Skip long ticket purchase queues with pre-booked entry and spend more time discovering the ancient Roman city.

  • See highlights like the Forum, amphitheater, ancient baths, and Garden of the Fugitives inside the main archaeological park.

  • Upgrade to Pompeii Plus to access suburban villas, the Antiquarium, and shuttle transfers between the extended sites.

  • Choose a multilingual audio guide or an archaeologist-led small-group tour for richer historical context and storytelling.

from
€21
Slide 1 of 14, Tour group exploring ancient ruins in Pompeii with guide.
Tour group exploring ancient ruins in Pompeii with guide.
2 hrs - 3 hrs
  • Discover the Pompeii Archaeological Park with an expert archaeologist guide, with a skip-the-line entry ticket.

  • Walk through the ancient streets of Pompeii, and marvel at Mount Vesuvius while your guide recounts the dramatic history of this city.

  • Stroll along Via dell’Abbondanza to Teatro Grande, uncovering ancient artworks and Roman graffiti at Casa del Menandro along the way.

  • Marvel at the frescoes depicting the Nucerians-Pompeiians battle, and opt for an English, Spanish, Italian, French, or German-speaking guide, as per your comfort.

  • Choose your preferred language from English, Spanish, French, German, or Italian and explore Pompeii with expert insights.

  • Upgrade to a small-group archaeologist tour with only 15 guests maximum, add the Villa of the Mysteries, or explore the amphitheater with your guide.

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  • Discover the Pompeii Archaeological Park with an expert archaeologist guide, with a skip-the-line entry ticket.

  • Walk through the ancient streets of Pompeii, and marvel at Mount Vesuvius while your guide recounts the dramatic history of this city.

  • Stroll along Via dell’Abbondanza to Teatro Grande, uncovering ancient artworks and Roman graffiti at Casa del Menandro along the way.

  • Marvel at the frescoes depicting the Nucerians-Pompeiians battle, and opt for an English, Spanish, Italian, French, or German-speaking guide, as per your comfort.

  • Choose your preferred language from English, Spanish, French, German, or Italian and explore Pompeii with expert insights.

  • Upgrade to a small-group archaeologist tour with only 15 guests maximum, add the Villa of the Mysteries, or explore the amphitheater with your guide.

from
€29.50
Slide 1 of 16, Guide explaining Pompeii ruins to tourists with Mount Vesuvius in the background.
Guide explaining Pompeii ruins to tourists with Mount Vesuvius in the background.
1 hr 30 mins - 2 hrs
  • Explore Pompeii with an expert guide who brings its ruins to life through clear storytelling and historical context.

  • Skip ticket purchase queues with pre-booked entry and follow a well-paced route through key highlights of the archaeological park.

  • Visit major sites like the Forum, amphitheater, and ancient baths with headsets for clear audio throughout the tour.

  • Upgrade to small-group tour with max. 20 participants, or go a step further with a semi-private group of up to 12 for a more personalized experience.

More details
  • Explore Pompeii with an expert guide who brings its ruins to life through clear storytelling and historical context.

  • Skip ticket purchase queues with pre-booked entry and follow a well-paced route through key highlights of the archaeological park.

  • Visit major sites like the Forum, amphitheater, and ancient baths with headsets for clear audio throughout the tour.

  • Upgrade to small-group tour with max. 20 participants, or go a step further with a semi-private group of up to 12 for a more personalized experience.

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€29.50
Slide 1 of 15, Pompeii ruins with Mount Vesuvius and Herculaneum archaeological site panorama.
Pompeii ruins with Mount Vesuvius and Herculaneum archaeological site panorama.
Explore at your pace
  • Contrast the vast scale of Pompeii with the intimate, finely preserved details of Herculaneum, all with one simple, fast-track entry combo ticket.

  • Breeze past the queues at Herculaneum and wander through well-preserved streets, frescoed villas, ancient bathhouses, and the impressive House of the Deer.

  • Enter Pompeii at a reserved time to avoid long waiting lines, and explore the Forum, amphitheatre, ancient baths, the House of the Faun, and the moving plaster casts of victims.

  • Enjoy complete flexibility at both sites, giving you more time to truly absorb the stories, atmosphere, and everyday life preserved within.

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  • Contrast the vast scale of Pompeii with the intimate, finely preserved details of Herculaneum, all with one simple, fast-track entry combo ticket.

  • Breeze past the queues at Herculaneum and wander through well-preserved streets, frescoed villas, ancient bathhouses, and the impressive House of the Deer.

  • Enter Pompeii at a reserved time to avoid long waiting lines, and explore the Forum, amphitheatre, ancient baths, the House of the Faun, and the moving plaster casts of victims.

  • Enjoy complete flexibility at both sites, giving you more time to truly absorb the stories, atmosphere, and everyday life preserved within.

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€34.78

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Slide 1 of 11, Tour guide in Pompeii holding a map and briefing tourists.
Tour guide in Pompeii holding a map and briefing tourists.
7 hrs - 8 hrs
3 more
  • Spend a full day exploring Pompeii’s ruins and hiking up Mount Vesuvius, with comfortable round-trip AC coach or minivan transfers from Naples.

  • Skip the queues at both sites and enjoy a 2-hour guided tour of Pompeii with expert commentary on its temples, amphitheater, and frescoed villas.

  • Recharge with a light Italian lunch before heading to Mount Vesuvius, where you’ll have free time to hike pine-lined trails to the crater rim.

  • Take in panoramic views over the Bay of Naples from the volcano’s edge, a breathtaking vantage few visitors experience.

  • Upgrade your experience by choosing a licensed archaeologist as your Pompeii guide for deeper insights; this option excludes lunch but includes time to dine locally.

More details
  • Spend a full day exploring Pompeii’s ruins and hiking up Mount Vesuvius, with comfortable round-trip AC coach or minivan transfers from Naples.

  • Skip the queues at both sites and enjoy a 2-hour guided tour of Pompeii with expert commentary on its temples, amphitheater, and frescoed villas.

  • Recharge with a light Italian lunch before heading to Mount Vesuvius, where you’ll have free time to hike pine-lined trails to the crater rim.

  • Take in panoramic views over the Bay of Naples from the volcano’s edge, a breathtaking vantage few visitors experience.

  • Upgrade your experience by choosing a licensed archaeologist as your Pompeii guide for deeper insights; this option excludes lunch but includes time to dine locally.

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€85
Slide 1 of 7, Visitors reading information plaques on a Pompeii VIP small group tour.
Visitors reading information plaques on a Pompeii VIP small group tour.
3 hrs
  • Experience an exclusive 3-hour tour of Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Your English-speaking guide will captivate you with historical tales, detailing how the city was buried two millennia ago by volcanic eruptions.

  • Marvel at Pompeii's vast House of Faun and traverse Via dell’Abbondanza to reach the pivotal Teatro Grande, the city's main theater.

  • Visit the celebrated Villa dei Misteri, renowned for its well-preserved frescoes depicting various scenes, including the initiation rites of a mystery cult.

  • Fun Fact: The Lupanar, Pompeii's best-preserved brothel, has stone beds and explicit frescoes that reveal the city's social and sexual culture.

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  • Experience an exclusive 3-hour tour of Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Your English-speaking guide will captivate you with historical tales, detailing how the city was buried two millennia ago by volcanic eruptions.

  • Marvel at Pompeii's vast House of Faun and traverse Via dell’Abbondanza to reach the pivotal Teatro Grande, the city's main theater.

  • Visit the celebrated Villa dei Misteri, renowned for its well-preserved frescoes depicting various scenes, including the initiation rites of a mystery cult.

  • Fun Fact: The Lupanar, Pompeii's best-preserved brothel, has stone beds and explicit frescoes that reveal the city's social and sexual culture.

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€50
Slide 1 of 10, Tour guide explaining ancient ruins to visitors in Pompeii, Italy.
Tour guide explaining ancient ruins to visitors in Pompeii, Italy.
2 hrs
  • Explore Pompeii’s ruins, unlocking hidden details in the Forum, Domus, and Basilica on a crowd-free guided tour.

  • Skip the lines and step straight into history with fast-track access—no waiting in the heat.

  • Explore Pompeii’s ruins with an archaeologist who reveals excavation insights and hidden details.

  • Enjoy a fully private tour, setting your own pace and asking in-depth questions along the way.

  • Discover the ancient city's social aspects, from politics in the Basilica to fast food at the 'Thermopolis', ensuring an enriching experience.

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  • Explore Pompeii’s ruins, unlocking hidden details in the Forum, Domus, and Basilica on a crowd-free guided tour.

  • Skip the lines and step straight into history with fast-track access—no waiting in the heat.

  • Explore Pompeii’s ruins with an archaeologist who reveals excavation insights and hidden details.

  • Enjoy a fully private tour, setting your own pace and asking in-depth questions along the way.

  • Discover the ancient city's social aspects, from politics in the Basilica to fast food at the 'Thermopolis', ensuring an enriching experience.

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€87.50
Slide 1 of 14, Tour guide leading tourists through ancient ruins of Pompeii, Italy on a half-day tour.
Tour guide leading tourists through ancient ruins of Pompeii, Italy on a half-day tour.
8 hrs
2 more
  • Experience Campania’s top 3 UNESCO sites—Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Mt. Vesuvius—in one seamless day trip with deluxe AC transfers.

  • Skip the lines with included entry tickets and explore Pompeii with a multilingual audio guide and site map.

  • Wander Herculaneum’s remarkably preserved streets, villas, mosaics, and even wooden furniture.

  • Ride up Mt. Vesuvius to 1,000m and hike to the crater rim for dramatic Bay of Naples views.

  • Relax with end-to-end logistics handled, from Naples departure to evening return.

  • Note: This booking includes a €11.68 entrance ticket to Mount Vesuvius National Park + booking fees.

More details
  • Experience Campania’s top 3 UNESCO sites—Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Mt. Vesuvius—in one seamless day trip with deluxe AC transfers.

  • Skip the lines with included entry tickets and explore Pompeii with a multilingual audio guide and site map.

  • Wander Herculaneum’s remarkably preserved streets, villas, mosaics, and even wooden furniture.

  • Ride up Mt. Vesuvius to 1,000m and hike to the crater rim for dramatic Bay of Naples views.

  • Relax with end-to-end logistics handled, from Naples departure to evening return.

  • Note: This booking includes a €11.68 entrance ticket to Mount Vesuvius National Park + booking fees.

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€135
Slide 1 of 12, Temple of Giove ruins in Pompeii with Mount Vesuvius in the background.
Temple of Giove ruins in Pompeii with Mount Vesuvius in the background.
7 hrs - 8 hrs
3 more
  • Travel stress-free with round-trip air-conditioned coach or minivan transfers and a central Naples pick-up point: no logistics to figure out, no trains to catch, just show up and go.

  • Follow your expert guide through Pompeii's vast archaeological site with skip-the-line entry, moving through the Forum, ancient baths, taverns, and bakeries, and pausing at the haunting plaster casts that capture the city's final moments in extraordinary detail.

  • Step into Herculaneum for a quieter, more intimate chapter of the same story. Intact villas, vivid mosaics, carbonised wooden furniture, and everyday objects that survived the eruption in a way Pompeii's never could.

  • Cover two of the most significant archaeological sites in the world in a single, well-paced day, without the planning, the ticket queues, or the guesswork of doing it independently.

  • Tailor the day to your group: add a sit-down lunch between the two sites to break up the visit, or upgrade to a live archaeologist guide at either or both sites for deeper context and a richer understanding of what you're actually looking at.

More details
  • Travel stress-free with round-trip air-conditioned coach or minivan transfers and a central Naples pick-up point: no logistics to figure out, no trains to catch, just show up and go.

  • Follow your expert guide through Pompeii's vast archaeological site with skip-the-line entry, moving through the Forum, ancient baths, taverns, and bakeries, and pausing at the haunting plaster casts that capture the city's final moments in extraordinary detail.

  • Step into Herculaneum for a quieter, more intimate chapter of the same story. Intact villas, vivid mosaics, carbonised wooden furniture, and everyday objects that survived the eruption in a way Pompeii's never could.

  • Cover two of the most significant archaeological sites in the world in a single, well-paced day, without the planning, the ticket queues, or the guesswork of doing it independently.

  • Tailor the day to your group: add a sit-down lunch between the two sites to break up the visit, or upgrade to a live archaeologist guide at either or both sites for deeper context and a richer understanding of what you're actually looking at.

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€107.90

Pro tips to help you make a pick

If you're getting a standard ticket, consider a map or brochure to help navigate, as signage and information around the site can be sparse. For a more informative visit, opt for Pompeii tickets with an audio guide available in Italian, English, French, Spanish, or German.

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About Pompeii

The ruins of Pompeii are a remarkable archeological site situated in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Ancient Roman buildings with stunning frescoes, theaters, baths, and even the casts of ancient Pompeians who met a tragic end are what remains of Pompeii, which was entombed by volcanic ash in AD 79.


AddressVicolo del Panettiere, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy
Year opened1874
Visitors per year2500000
Expected wait time - Standard1-2 hours (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)
Unesco status1997

Did you know?

After the destruction of Pompeii in 79 AD, the city was lost for 1500 years and was found accidentally in 1748, when excavations began. The archeological site is being excavated to this day and newer things are unearthed every day.

Why visit Pompeii?

Portal to ancient Roman life

Pompeii gives you fascinating glimpses into the everyday life of ancient Romans. You will find plenty of artifacts, ruins of snack bars to brothels, and even the imprints of Pompeians in their final moments. 

Highlights

Plan your visit

Porta Marina

Porta Marina

The main entrance to Pompeii, Porta Marina is the closest to the Pompeii Scavi train station. This entrance is equipped with facilities like gift shops & information kiosks, making it popular, which also means it can be crowded.

Piazza Anfiteatro

Piazza Anfiteatro

Piazza Anfiteatro is the closest entrance to modern-day Pompeii and gives quick access to the archeological site’s prominent places like the amphitheater, and the forum. This entrance also has ATMs, bookstores, etc.

Piazza Esedra

Piazza Esedra

Close to the Porta Marina entrance, Piazza Esedra is usually used by groups. Owing to the smaller number of facilities at this entrance, visitors avoid this entrance. However, on the bright side, this means less waiting time. 

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What our guests say

Andrzej G

Poland
Group
3 weeks ago
Pompeii was one of the most memorable places we visited in Italy. Walking through the ancient streets and standing among the impressive columns made history feel incredibly real. The ruins are atmospheric, full of fascinating details and perfect for taking photos. Our Headout tickets made entry quick and easy.

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